23DZMChallenges to potential jurors—general

23DZM Challenges to potential jurors—general

(1) This section and sections 23DZN and 23DZP set out each party’s rights to challenge the inclusion of a potential juror in a jury. (2) If a party wishes to challenge the inclusion of a potential juror in the jury, the party must do so: (a) after the potential juror’s name and/or number has been called in accordance with section 23DZJ; and (b) before the potential juror sits in the jury box. (3) If: (a) the inclusion of a potential juror on the jury is challenged; and (b) the challenge is upheld; the potential juror must not be empanelled on the jury.

Note: The potential juror is taken to be discharged (see subsection 23EI(2)).